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Glossy ibis preens before Acton birders

The glossy ibis preened before local birdwatchers anxious to add the rare birds to their lists. Photo by Jean Fain

The paparazzi have been out in force in Acton’s wildlife areas as the warmer weather draws relatively unusual birds to the region.

Last weekend, the cameras were out and clicking in French’s Meadow, where local birders added both the glossy ibis and the white ibis to their birding lists, along with the Wilson snipe.

Photo by Kate Stout
The glossy ibis preened before local birdwatchers anxious to add the rare birds to their lists. Photo by Jean Fain
A sand hill crane was spotted in a marsh off Shadyside Avenue. Photo by Cris Van Dyke

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